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Asuka Kondoh & Ricky Sun Talk About SYTYCD 2009

Turns out that Asuka Kondoh & Ricky Sun already seem to have a rather nice fan following from their previous appearance on So You Think You Can Dance. I mentioned in one of my other posts that I agreed with the judges about Asuka being a really special dancer and a few people told me that they really loved Ricky. Good news for Ricky.

Fans of Asuka Kondoh & Ricky Sun will enjoy this video of them after last year’s SYTYCD auditon. It’s nice to see Ricky actually get a chance to talk. It’s very true that I haven’t seen many asian ballroom dancers, but these two are really wonderful to watch.

May 31, 2009 I Written By

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Free MP3 Download of “Tore My Heart” by Dave Tweedie and Oona from Kelsea Taylor’s Audition

UPDATE: The MP3 below is the partial version of “Tore My Heart.” Here’s the full version of Oona’s “Tore My Heart” on iTunes Oona - Tore My Heart - Single - Tore My Heart

Many have been looking for the audition music for Kelsea Taylor called “Tore My Heart” by Dave Tweedie and Oona, off the album SHHHHOUT!!. Unfortunately, the song isn’t scheduled to be on iTunes and Amazon until the June time frame.

Luckily for all of you, Oona and Dave Tweedie have offered Pure So You Think You Can Dance readers a free short version mp3 download of “Tore My Heart” by Dave Tweedie and Oona, off the album SHHHHOUT!! (right click and choose “Save target as” to download the MP3) We’ll update this post with the full length version on iTunes and Amazon as soon as it’s available.

Here’s some more good Oona links:
Oona’s MySpace
Oona’s Facebook
Oona’s Twitter

Also, check out the video of Kelsea Taylor’s performance to “Tore My Heart” from SYTYCD.

May 29, 2009 I Written By

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Amanda Kerby SYTYCD 2009 Audition

Not only is Amanda Kerby a great storyline (her dad has MS), but I really think that Amanda Kerby is likely to make it to the SYTYCD top 20. She has the look, she has the story and she dances very well. Ok, that’s not true. She has more than the look. She’s quite possibly the prettiest dancer they’ve had on SYTYCD. What I loved most about Amanda’s dancing is she created some really interesting angles with her body as she was spinning. I love seeing things I hadn’t really seen before and she did that for me.

Check out Amanda Kerby dancing to the music “Breathe Me” Sia - Colour the Small One - Breathe Me by Sia Read more..

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Following So You Think You Can Dance Season 5

I want to extend a big welcome and thank you to all the new visitors to Pure So You Think You Can Dance. It’s amazing to see how many people are like me and LOVE the So You Think You Can Dance music. I must admit that without the readers help the list of SYTYCD music would be pretty empty. So, Thank You!

For those interested in staying up with the latest items posted to Pure So You Think You Can Dance, you have a few options:
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Follow SYTYCD on Twitter – This is a twitter account for all of the Pure TV Network of websites (mostly So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars and America’s Got Talent). I also often offer commentary during the shows on that Twitter account.

Of course, you can always visit the web page and see the latest updates there. For the SYTYCD music, that’s actually best since we keep adding the music as we find it.

If you think we should do something else with the site, let us know on our Contact Us page. I’m always open to hear people’s ideas and the more eyeballs finding great SYTYCD content, the better. I should also add the big DISLAIMER: that this is a SYTYCD fan site and has no relationship with Fox, SYTYCD or anyone related to SYTYCD.

Looks like we’re in for another wonderful season of SYTYCD!!

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Nathan Trasoras SYTYCD 2009 Audition

I love how Nigel took the time to have Nathan Trasoras audition on SYTYCD 5. It’s a perfect way to promote So You Think You Can Dance season 6. Plus, he was a great performer and makes for great television.

I’m surprised, because usually there’s a whole plethora of guys like Nathan Trasoras on SYTYCD, but we haven’t seen that many so far. We’ll see how many made it to Las Vegas that we just haven’t seen yet. All of this aside, Nathan Trasoras is going to be fun to watch on SYTYCD 6.

Enjoy the video of Nathan Trasoras dancing to the music “Pollen and Salt” Daphne Loves Derby - On the Strength of All Convinced - Pollen and Salt by Daphne Loves Derby Read more..

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Asuka Kondoh & Ricky Sun SYTYCD 2009 Audition

The camera does like Asuka. You had to know she was a shoe in for Las Vegas after having been there already. Still is a lot of fun to see her audition again. I must admit that I’m a little surprised at the lines that Asuka is able to create. Asians have such small frames. I wonder if she’s really short and how she’d look alongside someone who’s taller. Either way, Ricky and Asuka were both nice dancers.

The thing that Asuka has more than Ricky is the little nuances that attract people to her. The little roll of the shoulder acting shy, the twist of the hips, etc. Some people are just have that quality that attracts you to them. Although, it’s also a quality that may make a bunch of girls hate her. We’ll see how that plays out.

Enjoy the performance of Asuka Kondoh and Ricky Sun to the music “Mercy” Duffy - Rockferry - Mercy by Duffy Read more..

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Kelsea Taylor “Beautiful Disastrous Weirdo” SYTYCD 5 Audition

UPDATE: The full version of Oona’s “Tore My Heart” that Kelsea danced to is now on iTunes Oona - Tore My Heart - Single - Tore My Heart

Kelsea Taylor is what makes SYTYCD special to me. She’s a unique personality that brings a unique dance style that kind of stretches the movements we’re use to seeing in dance. Someone that can do that is really special.

Many have been asking about what music was used for Kelsea Taylor. After much looking, we could update the LA audition music. Kelsea Taylor (45105) danced to “Tore My Heart” by Oona and Dave Tweedie (So far I can only find it available on Myspace and now a free MP3 download here) Reportedly, the song was originally “Habanera” Kate Nash - Foundations - EP - Habanera by Kate Nash, but had to be swapped due to copyright issues.

It’s always interesting when they decide to swap songs. Copyright issues are tough and sometimes expensive. I think you could also tell the music was swapped since she finished dancing and the music kept going. Would be interesting to see someone overlay the Kate Nash Habanera song with the video of Kelsea Taylor below. Read more..

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So You Think You Can Dance 2009 Seattle and LA Audition Music

In my ongoing effort to list all of the music from So You Think You Can Dance, I decided to post this early placeholder for people to contribute information on music used for the Seattle and LA Auditions of So You Think You Can Dance.

I’m on the west coast, so I’ll be posting the information once it shows on the west coast, but feel free to leave a comment if you figure out any of the music from tonight’s episode of So You Think You Can Dance and I’ll update this post with all the music later tonight.

All the group choreography scenes with Lauren were to the song Nobody Ne-Yo - Year of the Gentleman (Bonus Track Version) - Nobody by Ne-Yo

SYTYCD 2009 LA Audition Day 1 Music
Bianca (tapper who almost made last year’s top 20)

Brynelle and Xavier (brother and sister) danced to “My Heart Still Beats”? by Beyonce?

Debra Lawson (Judaism girl) danced to the song “Breathe Me” Sia - Colour the Small One - Breathe Me by Sia

Suzanne Fernandez (Fairy Medicine dance), John Fleming, Michael Han (too girly) danced to the song “Umbrella” Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded - Umbrella (feat. Jay-Z) by Rihanna

Calico Sequira (lindy hopper, danced with Adam Shankman) danced to the music “Stuff Like That There” Bette Midler - For the Boys (Music from the Motion Picture) - Stuff Like That There by Bette Midler (from the soundtrack of For The Boys)

Adam Shankman got ticket to Las Vegas to the song “It’s Alright, It’s OK” Ashley Tisdale - It's Alright, It's OK - Single - It's Alright, It's OK by Ashley Tisdale

Asuka Kondoh and Ricky Sun danced to the music “Mercy” Duffy - Rockferry - Mercy by Duffy

Vegas montage (no names, but naughty ballerina) to the song “Don’t Let Your Feet Touch Ground” Ash Koley - Don't Let Your Feet Touch Ground - Single - Don't Let Your Feet Touch Ground by Ash Koley

Nathan Trasoras (brother has me dance one more year, 17 year old) danced to the music “Pollen and Salt” Daphne Loves Derby - On the Strength of All Convinced - Pollen and Salt by Daphne Loves Derby

Vegas Montage was to the song “The Fame” Lady GaGa - The Fame - The Fame by Lady GaGa

SYTYCD LA Auditions Day 2 Music
Sammy Ramirez (wrestler)

Stacey House (Girl with stockings, lives on Farm) danced to the music “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” Eurythmics - Dance Vault Mixes: I've Got a Life - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics

Amanda Kerby (Dad with MS) danced to the music “Breathe Me” Sia - Colour the Small One - Breathe Me by Sia

Phillip Chebeeb (straight through to vegas, but danced with Arielle Coker)

Arielle Coker (mother car accident) danced with Phillip Chebeeb to the music “Moonburn” Craig Lyons - On Reflection - Moonburn by Craig Lyons

Alexie Agdeppa danced to the music “Make You Feel My Love” ADELE - 19 - Make You Feel My Love by Adele

Diana Vaden dance to the music “Hurt So Bad” by Kina (on iMeem)

Chanel Smith (faked out ticket to Vegas) danced to the music “Then You Look At Me” Céline Dion - Bicentennial Man - Then You Look At Me by Celine Dion

Kevin Cormier (Shakiro) danced to the music “Magalenha” Sergio Mendes - Brasileiro - Magalenha by Sergio Mendes

SYTYCD 2009 Seattle Audition Music Day 1
Christopher Keller (Argentine Tango gone swing?)

Nick Salzman (“Nick Nasty”, Aspiring Tatoo Artist) danced to the music “Don’t Stop the Rock” Freestyle - Freestyle: The Ultimate Edition - Don't Stop the Rock-Freestylers

Dmitrious Bistrevsky (6 foot 6 B Boy) danced to the music “All About Us” Sonic Syndicate - Only Inhuman - All About Us by Sonic Syndicate

Bad Dancer montage

Kelsea Taylor (45105 funky hair) danced to “Tore My Heart” by Oona and Dave Tweedie (So far I can only find it available Download MP3 on PSTYCD or listen on Myspace) Reportedly, the song was originally Habanera Kate Nash - Foundations - EP - Habanera by Kate Nash, but had to be swapped due to copyright issues.

SYTYCD 2009 Seattle Audition Music Day 2
Kuponohi’ipoi Aweau “Pono” (Hawaiian) danced to the music “Wasted Time” Me'Shell Ndegeocello - Bitter - Wasted Time by Me’Shell Ndegeocello

Montage of Good Dancers was to the music D.A.N.C.E. Justice - Cross - D.A.N.C.E. by Justice

Leonid Kynoshov “Wise Leo” (teaches how to create a dating profile) and battles David “Sex” Soller danced a battle to the song “Right Round” Flo Rida - R.O.O.T.S. (Deluxe Version) - Right Round by Flo Rida

Other SYTYCD Montage Music I Can’t Find When
Heads Will Roll Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz! (Deluxe Edition) - Heads Will Roll by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

May 28, 2009 I Written By

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So You Think You Can Dance 2009 Spoilers

I must admit that I’m not really big into spoilers. I usually try to avoid them. That’s why I have to avoid my Pure SYTYCD twitter account so the east coast doesn’t ruin it for me. However, I know that many of my readers love to read So You Think You Can Dance spoilers. So, here’s a link to some pretty good discussion of who’s made it to SYTYCD 2009 las vegas and who is confirmed as the So You Think You Can Dance 2009 top 20.

Personally, I like to be surprised and guess who the top 20 are going to be without spoilers. However, I don’t mind (and kind of enjoy) spoilers about the audition shows. For example, SYTYCDism posted these SYTYCD spoilers for tonight’s episode:

– Asuka Kondoh [and her partner Ricky]
– Rey Barcena
– The Return of Sex
– Adam Shankman’s audition
– Joshua Allen, Katee Shean, Comfort Fedoke, Lauren Gottlieb cameos
and much more!

I also saw that Nigel said on his twitter feed that Sex won’t be back after we see what happens tonight at the Seattle auditions. Nigel also leaked that there would be a “battle” tonight that made him laugh. I hope the battle is with sex and a posse of past SYTYCD alumni who just dance circles around him. That would be fun to watch.

I hope Adam Shankman doesn’t make it through to Las Vegas. Except maybe as a judge. I don’t mind him behind the desk. Although, him auditioning is a rip off of Dance Wars (I think that’s the one) where Nick Lachey (sp?) auditioned for the show.

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SYTYCD and American Idol Performance

I really have no idea how it’s possible that I missed this video of some of the best So You Think You Can Dance performers dancing on American Idol. Ok, I’m not a huge American Idol fan, but the dancers from So You Think You Can Dance were awesome.

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